Standing along the shore of the Stillwater River, it's hard to believe that a steady stream of traffic and acres of commercial activity are just a few hundred meters away.
Flathead County commissioners will adopt next fiscal year's budget in early September, and it's a safe bet that there won't be money earmarked for paving gravel roads.
A four-page report by the Flathead County Road Advisory Committee contains 35 recommendations for the county commissioners to consider, but no clear path to resolving the major issues of reducing dust or paying for needed road-related services.